Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

It's now 6 weeks since surgery and I feel worse than 2 weeks after. Weak, nauseous, and just don't feel right...am I the only one? I felt better right after and now I feel like life is being sucked out of me... 36 pounds down ... at least one good thing

Hey all, I was sleeved on 1/28/19, and I will begin the soft food phase next Wednesday, 2/13/19. I’m a week into the liquid phase and it is frustrating me to no end. I am getting my fluids and protein in just fine, I meet/exceed my goal every day. I still feel so WEAK! It’s not even that I’m hungry, or even actually craving any crazy binge-food, I’m just so effing tired of not eating anything. I’m tired of water and crystal light, I get nauseous when I think about my next protein shake, and I am sick of broth. I don’t even want unhealthy foods, I just want a couple bites of salmon! Or a salad! I also am not at the point where I can go back to the gym and do card…

Hi everyone I am a newbie here who is looking for some advice. I am 3 week post op and over the last two days I have extreme pain over the right side of my stomach. It is made worse by lying on my back or trying to get up. My pain had mostly subsided prior to this. Has anyone any experience of this ? Thanks

Hello all! I'm completely new here but wanted to share that I got my approval yesterday and my date today! February 25th! So far away but so close! Nervous but excited! Guess everything is a mix of emotions, but what I'm reading, that's seems to be normal! Any tips and positive words would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, I just had surgery January 19th and I'm doing great! I don't miss bread like I thought I would. I plan on being dedicated to the post op diet as long as possible and making real life changes with my eating habits. I have, in the past, been great at dieting but it's harder now with my work schedule. The one thing I've always craved is Chick fil a. I would seriouslsy cut back on portion control and eat it once in a blue moon but I still got it. I don't intend on trying it any time soon, I'm still on the liquid phase. But I know myself and know I'll want a cheat day in the next few months. How long did it take to try the kids meal nuggets or grilled chicken? I know…

I had surgery October 25 2018 and I have been struggling with binging on sweets and I need help is anyone else struggling with this please help me!!!

What do you all use to track calories, protein, water? I can't find an app I like or that has what I need. I have an android.

Just curious what to expect for the first 2-3 weeks post-op. I'm day 2 post-op, still sore and still have gas pains from surgery, but I'm hoping every day will get better! I'm so afraid to drink too much water or protein shakes and then get sick, but I want to make sure I'm hydrated. I have a desk job and was planning on going back on Monday which will be one week post-op. Am I crazy to think that? Am i going to feel OK just after a week's time of rest at home? Just wondering how everyone else's experience was Amy

Hi, I was banded about ten years ago and had a terrible time. I lost about 60 pounds but it was mostly due to throwing up and poor nutrition-- I ate what would go down and little more. Last July I reconnected with my surgeon who suggested the sleeve. I just met the qualifications with a BMI of 35 and Sleep Apnea. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure run in the family and when I hit my mid-40's I knew I had to do something. I lost 30 pounds on WW's but I just couldn't keep it off-- once I lost the weight and my points were lowered I would just get soo hungry... The reason I haven't had my surgery yet despite seeing my doctor in July of 2017 is because of a huge fight with…

Well we managed to get a last minute deal to Egypt, and seeing as it was - 6 in the UK and a lovely hot 27 degrees in Egypt, I didn't hesitate! I was a little worried as the only option for the best price, was all inclusive and it's the first one I have been on since my op last May. We have been away a couple of times since my op but we chose self-catering which made sense. However! I have been very very good lol and am very proud of myself ? My restriction seems to be very tight here, don't know if it's the heat/ guilt/worry of gaining etc but I'm not complaining at all. It seems I have only been able to make one choice at each meal time and that has …

Had surgery August 23 2017. Never thought I would of hit goal so fast. I mentally prepared for at least a year. I know that 70 pounds might not be much to some, but I too struggle and am an emotional eater. its been a whirlwind of fun and crazy emotions. I have decided to just tell people how I lost it, cause it has become so apparent and happened quickly and people were concerned I was sick. So far everyone has been positive ( at least to my face) and Its such a great feeling. I have been diligent on keeping to my diet. Mostly protein, No sugar or Carbs. I take my supplements daily but struggle to remember the last calcium of the night. Ive recently had my blood work do…

I made a stir fry for dinner with thin cut eye of round and stir fry vegetables. I figured it would be ok since chili with ground beef is ok. However I just looked in my post surgery binder and for soft foods stage it says (in all caps!) AVOID ALL BEEF PORK AND VEAL. I’m kind of freaking out! Did I totally mess up my sleeve and am I in for some more pain????

Please help I'm confused I want bypass because I've heard it's the best most efficient for max weight loss and fix co morbidities and diabetes. I have to lose at least 140lbs in under a year I hope.. currently 320lbs need to be 180-185lbs as I'm 183CM tall. I'm a man mid 30s struggle with hunger cravings all the time. I'm curious what benefits of sleeve over RNY BYPASS? I know one of them helps with hunger hormones is that correct???

I am so speechless at this picture. My work had an event at a Disney Hotel on Saturday night! When i saw this PIC.. I look totally like a different person.. Besides being dressed up LOL! The first one is me before surgery, and the second is Sat night! My first post op pic share!

So I was sleeved on 7/23/18. SW:238, Pre op weight 221, CW 162. Goal is 138. I've lost 75 pounds and have been doing good with weight loss. I recently order a couple cookbooks and I noticed in it said that you should not snack and to only have three small meals a day. The small meals are fine but I mainly snack to get more protien in as I know I don't get enough daily. Curious what others do. Part of me says I'm doing good bc the scale is moving in the right direction...but the other part of me thinks am I doing something wrong...last thing I want is months down the road to slowly start gaining again. Biggest fear is gaining all the weight bk and looking like a failu…

Hello!! I was sleeved on 12/20 and everything seemed to be going well. But now I feel sad and anxiety. I take Zoloft and have been taking it for a couple of years. How are you doing with this or have you experienced this??

I am 2 weeks post sleeve surgery January 8, 2019. Have had only a 5 lb loss since surgery. Following diet and vitamins. Also developed a severe cramping/stabbing pain in lower left side the Doctors office doesnt seem to care about. Just told me to put on a tight shirt. Pain meds do not touch it..and it hurts to bad to exercise. Feel I have made a huge mistake. Lost more weight pre OP on my own than with this mess..just getting frustrated and depressed.

Ok My friend asked that I cook a batch for him because he could not do it himself and needed it for some work reason or another. Not something I make EVER (and prob never again) so I never asked NUT about eating it. She's gone for the day Ingredients: Chicken breast Spices Flour Oil Has anyone eaten fried chicken ?

I am about 3 weeks post-op and for the most part doing well... I had pulled the 2 stitches they put in to prevent a hernia about a week after surgery and thought my insides were being ripped apart! No joke!! So that is getting better slowly... i am having trouble wanting any food, it’s like my stomach has no emotion, I smell things and and have no desire to eat... I have to make myself ... I have always been a serious coffee drinker and now I could really do with out... it’s just really weird...

Good Afternoon, TIA: What has worked for you, after surgery, to help lose excess belly fat? Thank You Kindly

I am scheduled to have my lapband removed/revised to the VSG on February 20th. I have a two year daughter, Annabelle. Any tips/tricks on how to handle caring for her post-surgery? I am planning on having my husband take her to daycare for the time I am off work to recovery(approximately 9 days), but don't know how to handle when I am at home with her. I am sure that she will want to crawl on me and/or have me pick her up. How long after surgery before you were able to lift children?

Help settle a bet. Co worker says mashed potatoes and sugar free applesauce can be eaten post op for full liquid diet. I say no. Thoughts?

Today I started my 2 week liquid diet. Any help hints or ideas to get through the next two weeks. Its only been a few hours and it feels like forever. Ha ha I know I will get through it but two weeks is going to be tough. Thanks

Had sleeve surgery January 31st. Looking for a surgery buddy.

I had my surgery on 12/7. I feel really great. I’m working out on a regular basis. As of today, I’m down 43Lbs. My issue is I’m hungry more than I thought I’d be. Obviously it doesn’t take much to fill me up; but it worries me to be hungry so often. Has anyone else experienced this?

I finally cleared my closet of the clothing i can no longer fit but absolutely love and im having some serious FOMO, things i never even wore and never will be able to. I dont know why i feel this way i should be overjoyed but i just want to wear my pretty clothes. Now i will have to give them to my vulture friends that have been eagerly waiting for them since day one. I may be in a bad mood. Anyone else want to randomly rant?

Has anyone used Dr, David N dryer located in and affiliated with Centennial Medical Center. TN Looking to get printed instructions from this surgeon/dieticians office. Do they say 500-700 until you get to maintenance? Maintaining calories 1000 life long? I've spoken with two patients. These are their instructions after sleeve surgery. @mama3beartn @dashofsunshine @Ron Eddie @Larryh @EddiesAngel @Dee_Climer

I was sleeved 1/15/19. Lost 20lbs pre-op and as of this week lost 20lbs as noted during 1st post appt this week Wed. I jst started purees and i am losing motivation to execise which I am not proud of. Even though this week was a polar vortex of -40 degree wind chill, I still could hv exercised in my home, but I did not.[emoji20] I had been having some pain in my right calf muscle and had an ultrasound, which thankfully was not a blood clot, but some sort of mass that could not be identified. I am scheduled to have another ultrasound (musclerskeletal) of the soft tissue next week and I am afraid that if i go to the gym, it wld make whatever is going on worse. The thing is,…

Im having the Gastric Sleeve done on Feb 8th and nobody in my life knows that I’ll be going through this surgery. I don’t think my family would understand. Im new to this app and I’m looking for some support ❤️.

So what are the symptoms of not tolerating what you just ate/drank? My program gave me plenty of information on dumping but not really what to expect if something isn’t tolerable vs normal reactions?

So i have this issue ,..major issue with constipation. I ended up calling my dr yesterday because for over a month i have been going once a week and then its like an act of congress to go.. I am having to use something, sometimes more than one thing to get this crap ( no pun intended) to move along LOL.. Anyways.. my dr yesterday said to take an enema last night( it was still an act of congress) and then to take ducolax every day for a week to stimulate the intestines, then to stop it once my body started to go normally again. My question is: Should i be taking this before bedtime each day or in the morning? Is there a difference, a time better than another! I …

These are the vitamins that I've been taking and so far my blood work have been fine. I don't want to change anything but The caltrate is causing me to get nauseated.[emoji57] what calcium do you take?

Hi there I'm roughly ten days post and I had tea with half and half in it (allowed on my list but my first time trying it ) and after I seem to have diarrhea (but no nausea, racing heart, etc. ). Is this what people say is "dumping" ? I can't be sure because I'm still on the full liquid diet and all of my BMs are like this but this time it lasted for three consecutive trips to the bathroom. Anyone experiencing similar …

I just wanted to let anyone out there know if you are even thinking about counseling or therapy DO IT!!! If you have done it and it didnt feel comfortable it's okay try a different counselor or therapist. Don't give up. Its can be like finding the right pair of jeans. You have to find the right brand and size. The counselor/therapist just needs to have the right insight and personality for you. I will happily share my story. I couldn't see my weight loss and I've lost over 10 pant sizes!!! In counseling I have learned I look in the mirror and don't see my physical self. I see my mental self. Now I'm working on my difficulties and learned to look at my physical self. I …

Hello everyone! I am hoping someone can help me out as this book has confused me. Alex, if you read this, please answer. I went back to this book, which I had purchased quite some time ago, just a refresh. I was looking for some information that I may have forgotten & then I remembered I had been confused when I finished it, but didn't reach out to find out the answers. So....here goes..... In regards to a diet to follow for the rest of your life, it says we should eat 60-120 gms protein which is 2.1 to 4.2 oz. It then says that we should eat 6 to10 servings, avge serving 2 oz. In other words 12 to 20 oz? From what my nutritionist prescribed, …

This has been most definitely in experience.... Wouldn't do it again, so I'm trying to keep it off!!!

October 23, 2018, I started my journey towards weight loss surgery (sleeve). I am so excited to get this weight off and keeping it off. Please feel free to post if you are with me and just starting. The surgeon said it will be about 3 months until I get my date to have surgery. I will wait patiently and do everything that is required reach my goal. My starting weight is 266lbs and my short term goal is 199.75 (to get under 200) and my long term goal is 160lb. in the next could of years.

My surgery is coming up next week and I feel like I am doing something wrong or that my surgery isn't going to go as well as others because my doctor does not have me on any particular diet going into surgery. When reading this board I feel like everyone else has to do a liquid diet leading up to surgery. Just curious if anyone else did not do diet leading up to surgery and how things went for you?

I am 5 months post-op tomorrow. Since December 17th-January 16th I only lost 6lbs! Is that normal?

I scored some protein mix from Inspire with an eggnog flavor. I have been looking for a sugar free eggnog flavor syrup so i could make my own to no avail over the holidays. I saw this stuff online on sale for 15 a bag for 20 servings.. and Bam.. got me a few bags since it was a Christmas Clearance item so i could shake things up a bit. The only downfall is there is only 20g of protein per serving instead of 30..BUT since our bodies can only process 30 at a time, I am ok with that, I will use Milk for the eggnog and increase the protein to 28.. while i use water with the ones that are already 30 since it is pointless ( other than make your shake more creamy) to use milk …

Hi everyone. My surgery is scheduled for Friday, Feb 8th. I'm 1 week into the OptiFast liquid diet and feel horrible...not to mention the gastric distress I'm experiencing from no solid food. I'm supposed to drink 5 of the "tasty" shakes each day but am lucky if I can choke down 3. I know that is contributing to my fatigue and moodiness but they are just horrible. I don't even like regular shakes that are loaded with calories and flavor! I just broke weak and ate a tangerine. Now I'm worried that my liver won't shrink and my surgery will be postponed. I've tried watching videos on YouTube for inspiration and they are encouraging, but they don't help me not feel so…

I am almost 3 years out and sometimes my stomach Charley horses it hurts extremely bad had a pretty bad couple cramps last night. Has anyone else had this problem or know what causes it??? Tia Stef

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Friday, January 19, 2018 and would love to connect with fellow January sleevers! Would love to hear your progress and share some of my stories, struggles, and successes! So far, I've lost 12.6 lbs although that seems to have stopped after the first week of surgery. It's discouraging but I keep reminding myself that this is a process, a journey. I didn't gain the weight overnight so I can't realistically expect to lose it all overnight either. And hey, 12.6 lbs is the most I've ever lost in just a week so I really am not complaining. But I, like many others I suspect, have struggled with my weight so long that I'm just ready for it t…

Did anyone stop taking their medication a few days before their surgery ? When did you start taking them ? My dr told me to stop taking mine a few days before surgery. Most of the medication I take are capsules so just wondering how this affects you post op. Swallowing big capsules.

Hope Everyone is hanging in there and doing great!

This is a forum for folks sleeved june 2017 so we can support each other! Introduce yourselves! Mich W Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135

I am having surgery to repair my right shoulder rota tor cuff as it has caused me more pain then the Gastric Sleeve and Hiatal hernia repair surgery did. I am on pain pills daily with little relief so I don't want to put it off any longer. I will be a day shy of 7 weeks post-op (Sleeved on Dec 26, 2018). Anyone else on this forum have a surgery following your bariatric surgery? If so how did it go? Do you feel it caused more hair loss? I know this is going to slow my weight loss down as I will be limited in my exercising. I am right handed and it's going to be challenging to to use my left arm for everything. I'll make sure I get my vitamin and supplements along with pro…

My surgery is tomorrow and I think I am just starting to worry about everything. Currently I take Cymbalta daily and my doctor said I would need to open the capsules and pour in liquid to take for the first week. But after looking online they are time released tablets and say do NOT open. Anyone else taking Cymbalta after your sleeve surgery and how did you take?

So, I don't have much reference for how I'm supposed to feel???

Was craving ice cream so bad!...made my own with ice, chocolate protein, peanut butter and banana[emoji6] [emoji7] Hope this is helpful to anyone out there craving ice cream like me [emoji6]